Gin Cocktails

GIN COCKTAILS A practical guide to gin cocktails from the traditional Gin Sling and Gin Sour to more contemporary concoctions such as Honolulu, Barbarella and Red Cloud. Stuart Walton • Easy-to-follow instructions with over 100 photographs. • Short histories outline the origin of each cocktail, with expert tips on how to prepare and blend the ingredients, and how to serve the finished drink. • Describes different types of gin, including Gordon’s, Beefeater, Dutch Genever and Booth’s Finest. • Advice on cocktail-making equipment, glasses and tricks of the trade, with expert suggestions for preparing and presenting drinks with professional-looking garnishes. This superb little book contains a selection of 50 gin recipes, from best-loved blends such as Gin Swizzle, Dry Martini and My Fair Lady to trendy new mixes such as Park Avenue, Arctic Summer and Lady Killer. The book’s introduction outlines the history of gin and its new-found popularity amongst cocktail connoisseurs; then, there are guidelines on how to serve gin, the specialist equipment you will need and the best types of glasses to use. There are step-by-step instructions on the tricks of the trade, such as crushing ice, frosting glasses, making fruit twists, and steeping gin, as well as professional bartending tips. Each recipe explains the cocktail’s history and suggests suitable garnishes. Whether you are planning a fabulous cocktail party or seeking to impress your dinner guests with a cheeky aperitif, this book will help you enjoy gin in a myriad of ways. About the Author: Stuart Walton has been writing about alcoholic drinks since the early 1990s. Among his many books are The New Encyclopedia of Wine, and The Complete Guide to Cocktails and Drinks (both Lorenz Books), as well as The Right Wine with the Right Food and You Heard it Through the Grapevine.